Sunday 70s Spots: Richard Mulligan & Gillette (1972)

“It’s one blade better.” A very good Sunday to you. Thanks for joining in for a couple of vintage moments with Gillette. First, we have actor Richard Mulligan (probably best-known for TV’s ‘Soap’) for the Gillette Trac II razor. After … Continue reading →

Saturday 70s Spots: McDonald’s ‘Quarter Pounder People’ (1974 & ’77)

“Oh, you Quarter Pounder People…” Hi folks! Well, the ol’ work schedule has been keeping me mighty busy of late and you’ve likely noticed a lack of updates in the past two weeks. Never fear, things are normalizing somewhat and … Continue reading →

Sunday 70s Spots: Eastern Airlines (1978 & ’79)

“We have to earn our wings every day.” Sunday armchair travelers! Here we have two spots for Eastern Airlines featuring company president and former astronaut, Frank Borman. The first spot, with a “people” theme, aired in the summer of 1978. … Continue reading →

Saturday 70s Spots: Joe Namath & ‘Mother Tums’ (1977)

“It cooks and fries anything at all.” Greetings, one and all! It’s high time I updated the ‘Disco and rolled out some vintage commercials. Today, we’re visiting with Joe Namath and “Mother Tums.” Our first spot finds Broadway Joe offering … Continue reading →

Sunday 70s Spots: Vic Tayback & Wally Schirra (1970)

“To cut yourself you almost have to try.” Here’s two commercials from November of 1970 featuring known personalities. First, we have actor, Vic Tayback (prior to being cast as Mel on Alice) for Edge shaving gel. After that, one of … Continue reading →

Saturday 70s Spots: Gatorade & Swiss Colony Wine (1975)

“You should have seen this terrace when I was a bachelor. Every night, girls in satin pant-suits, see-through blouses, and lots of imported wine.” I hope everyone has recovered from their holiday feasting. As you kick back relaxing and reminiscing, … Continue reading →